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Roving, Wool & Fiber

mountain*shadow*ranch

How to dye a sheep for a sheep to shawl contest.
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
Yes, I've dyed sheep, Cotswolds that is, with Kool Aid for our county fair, for the Spinner's Jamboree. Here's how: Take one very friendly tame sheep, who will hate you for this, wash in cold water with a hair...
Tags: dyeing | wool | spinning | weaving | yarn
120 of 131 people found this guide helpful
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mountain*shadow*ranch

Buying Raw Fleece or Wool on eBay
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
I have been spinning for over 20 years and raising and selling wool and sheep for over 15 of those years. I would like to pass on some helpful information as guidelines when purchasing a raw fleece or raw...
Tags: fleece grease | raw wool | fiber | spinning | dyeing
117 of 127 people found this guide helpful
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reinnebow

WHAT IS FELTING ?
by reinnebow( 1329)
Recently there has been increased interest in the textile art of Felting, although it is really an ancient craft used for centuries, for processing wool into a finished cloth. As early as 5000 B.C....
Tags: Felting Wool | Merino Wool | Knitting | Wool Yarn | Crocheting
104 of 112 people found this guide helpful
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bunnyduster

What you should know when buying alpaca fiber
by bunnyduster( 1571)
I have had to learn quickly what is important when it comes to alpaca fiber so I thought I would share; First some terms- raw - this means the fiber has been taken straight from the animal and has not been...
Tags: alpaca | spinning | roving batting | fiber | crochet knit
59 of 60 people found this guide helpful
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jenonthefarm

How much yarn will this wool make?
by jenonthefarm( 1700)
You have mastered your drop spindle and now you are looking at that beautiful wool roving. All those gorgeous colors and textures! But how can you figure out how much fiber you need?Many people ask us the...
Tags: spinning | wool | roving | yarn | hand spun
59 of 64 people found this guide helpful
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jenonthefarm

From Sheep to Shawl - how to prepare wool for spinning
by jenonthefarm( 1700)
You've found a gorgeous fleece that sets your imagination creating beautiful shawls, hats, rugs, jackets or other flights of fiber fantasy. Or you have a desire to make something of your very own - starting...
Tags: Wool | fleece | yarn | felting | spinning
49 of 52 people found this guide helpful
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mountain*shadow*ranch

Which fiber is best to learn on? Wheel or Spindle?
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
What is the best fiber for a Spinner to learn on, Wheel or drop spindle? I've been asked this questions many times. In the United States and most of Europe, the answer seems to be wool. What I have found out...
Tags: spinning | wheel | fiber | drop spindle | yarn
47 of 54 people found this guide helpful
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splitrockranch

Selecting the Perfect Llama Fleece
by splitrockranch( 1408)
Selecting the Perfect Llama Fleece We have been raising llamas since 1996 and have selected the llamas in our herd for their correct conformation and fine fiber. Our fleeces have won awards at fleece...
Tags: llama | fleece | fiber | raw | spinning
39 of 40 people found this guide helpful
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mountain*shadow*ranch

Suggestions for Plying Yarn with no left over yarn.
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
There are two different ways to come out even when plying. I'll explain both methods to you.In the first method, you will need a scale to weigh the bobbins on, preferably a triple balance gram scale or a very...
Tags: spinning | plying | ballwinder | nostepinne | wool
36 of 43 people found this guide helpful
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mountain*shadow*ranch

HOW TO DYE SILK COCOONS IN THE MICROWAVE OVEN
by mountain*shadow*ranch( 4450)
You have just purchased some white silk cocoons and want to dye them. Here's the easiest way I know and you can do it in minutes in the microwave at home. This method also works for the silk carrier rods, as I...
Tags: spinning | fiber | silk | cocoon | dyeing
34 of 39 people found this guide helpful
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